According to Section 11 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, accidental injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs – including but not limited to athletic events, parties, and picnics – do not arise out of and in the course of the employment even though the employer pays some or all of the cost thereof. This exclusion…
Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs was originally published on Inman Fitzgibbons, Ltd.
According to Section 11 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, accidental injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs - including but not limited to athletic events, parties, and picnics - do not arise out of and in the course of the employment even though the employer pays some or all of the cost thereof. This exclusion … Continue reading Illinois: Injuries Sustained During Voluntary Recreational Programs
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression – compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, resulting in head injuries, (Bluml v. Dee Jay’s Inc. No. 18-0317, Nov. 16, 2018). Claimant, a fast food employee was handling a customer order when he suffered a seizure and…
Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa was originally published on Inman Fitzgibbons, Ltd.
The Iowa Supreme Court has recently rendered an opinion on an issue of first impression - compensability for an idiopathic fall on a hard floor, resulting in head injuries, (Bluml v. Dee Jay’s Inc. No. 18-0317, Nov. 16, 2018). Claimant, a fast food employee was handling a customer order when he suffered a seizure and … Continue reading Idiopathic Fall onto Level Floor Might Be Compensable in Iowa
As promised in his platform, Governor Pritzker got to work with the General Assembly immediately upon taking office moving forward with his promise to increase the minimum hourly wage in Illinois to $15.00. The Senate passed SB 1 on February 7, 2019 In a 39-18 vote, and the bill now goes over to the House…
Illinois Senate Increases Minimum Wage to $15/hr By 2025 was originally published on Inman Fitzgibbons, Ltd.
As promised in his platform, Governor Pritzker got to work with the General Assembly immediately upon taking office moving forward with his promise to increase the minimum hourly wage in Illinois to $15.00. The Senate passed SB 1 on February 7, 2019 In a 39-18 vote, and the bill now goes over to the House … Continue reading Illinois Senate Increases Minimum Wage to $15/hr By 2025
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